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Department of Communication Studies

Danielle Parsons

Danielle Alfano

Lecturer
University College Advisor

CONTACT
Office: 105A Davis Hall
Phone: 401-874-2857
E-mail: danniealf@mail.uri.edu

EDUCATION
M.A., Communication Studies
University of Rhode Island, 2005
B.A., Communication Studies
University of Rhode Island, 2003

COURSES RECENTLY TAUGHT

  • COM100: Communication Fundamentals
  • COM202: Public Speaking
  • COM221: Interpersonal Communication
  • COM251: Small Group Communication

BIO
Danielle joined the Department of Communication Studies at URI in 2007 where she now teaches undergraduate courses in public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group communication.

In addition to teaching, Danielle is an undergraduate academic advisor in University College, where she guides students through class selections and university policies and guidelines, and acts as liaison between students and the University.

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